A bit more than one
degree north west from Zeta Scorpii or NGC 6231 lies this massive structure of
cosmic dust. Its shape resembles a dark tower emerging from the star field
background. Within the top of the tower the image shows some reflection nebula
exited by intense radiation of hot O-type stars. Typical of the Cometary Globule
are the stellar winds coming from the head towards the tail. The energetic
ultraviolet light also powers the globule bordering reddish glow of hydrogen
gas. (*)

The image was taken
during our winter vacation in Cordoba province late July where the object was
falling deep into the west. The sky condition was not ideal for this type of
object. The Ha subs were of 20 minutes each to bring back the faint emission
structure. This time the image is presented in the perspective for the southern
observer.